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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-11
SERENE MR.. 6ICCAR.
A Parnellite Who Now and Then In.
duiges In Legislation.
IN. Y. Times.I


Mr.. Biggar himself is easily to be classed
among the eight chief men of the Parnell
party; but it would not be simple matter
to explain why to the non Parliamentary
world. PROFESSIONALLY the most popular
of the Irish members among his fellows, he
has no means of winning from the world in
general the recognition and liking he merirs.
He never was anything of speaker, and his
manners with strangers is shy and formal,
But those who get to know him understand
that he is courtesy, patience, honor, and
kindness personifed, and are correspond
ingly fond Of him. So many anecdotes
illustrative of these qualities cluster about
the twisted figure of this little old Belfast
pork factor, with his h0mely, half comical
half pathetic face, his oddly solemn demean-
or, and his croaking Ulster brogue, that the
them to the exclusion of other men and mat
tiers. lie does and says many excess
sively funny things, but ! have never
been able TO- satisfy myself whether he
not the same Joseph Gillies, however, that
he was Even within my recollection he
| has gone off, as the phrase is. His IRON
gray hair and beard, the latter very recent
novelty. are carefully groomed; he has a
gold thread on his pince-nez and wears new
and statesmanlike broadcloth; in short, is
subdued and polished almost beyond recog-
milton. There is mournful air about him,
too, as II ne were conscious of tagging super
fluous on the stage. The truth Is that his
heart Is back in the old stormy days when
Celt had no parley with Sassenach, and
when apatriotic Irishman belonged to Par
Lament only, to annoy and obstruct it. The
changed order of things depresses him.
There is one. particularly lovely story of
these old, malignant times when the lit
tie groups of Parnellites were holding the
time of the House against all corners; one af-
ter another, BY, diatory, motions, by points
OF order, by talking against time, by reading
extracts from reports and papers, they had
kept the session going through the whole
night. the jaded Speaker nodding in his big
chair to. benches black with the sleeping
forms Of members; daylight broke, and the
Parnellites from sheer paucity of numbers
and exhaustion were preparing to give up
the fight, when the Quilp like figure of Mr..
Biggar was seen to enter. He had stolen
home. had had five hours sleep and good
breakfast, and came with eight big blue
books under his arm from which to read.
Now, Misther Speaker" he remarked af-
fably, Il feel like indulging in some legisla-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-11

the convention was over, the party was Or
gained for memorable campaign. With
Beck and Blackburn Mr.. Carlisle took the
stump for Buclner and free trade. Rumor
says that Mr. Carlisle looked beyond the
present to the summer of 1888, when the
Kentucky idea" and its most prominent
champion might be the elected of Demo
cratic National Convention. At any rate
the campaign on the part of the Democrats
was the liveliest seen ia Kentucky for years.
But on the free trade issue the Democratic
speakers were met by the Republicans, who
made their most telling points upon the is
ne Oh protection. From such conflict OF
issues to such result Of the election the re-
latlon OF cause and effect seems, at this dis
lance at least, conclusive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-11
TEN I!
TEN!
TEN i!
coE,
can show ten dtnarart ,oto.. Ia rt..t., o.to tr.e
NO. 1877 MIDDLE ST.

can show ten different colors In Light stH Hats
IN the new shades and rats In ordinary cOOrs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-11

Now that Texas has decided for the time
being the question of constitutional prohibi-
ton, the conflict is transferred to Tennes-
see, which holds special election on SINH
lar amendment on the 10Th Of September.
These elections must be getting uncomforta-
bly, numerous to the members Of the LIQUOR
Dealers Associations of the country, who
are forced to contribute literally to carry on
the opposition campaigns.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-11

Since the advent Of this reform" admin
istration thirteen extra clerks at two thous-
and year each. have been appointed in the
New York custom house, and other assis-
tants have been appointed in numbers suffi-
cient to make total addition of one hundred
and seven men since the change of admins
tration. The business of the port of New
York is evidently looking up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-11
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CURRENT COM MEaT.
ADMIRAL LUCE's PERFORMANCE.

Boston Traveller.l
The ''sober second thought" of the Ameri.
can citizen in connection with the "Luce
circular is TO the effect that be did what
should have been done long before by the
administration. He furnished much need
from annoyance and expense He NAV have
been indisereet in needing the request of
Portland merchants, instead of strictly
obeying orders, but it was an act of kind
ness. as Thought by many, to circulate doc
ment Of guidance which the State Depart
ment had neglected to do
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-11
AUGUST BARGAINS
|CIoTHINGy
SpecialPriCeS made Dai|yto Reduce Stock.
Great sacrifice made on
SUMMER SUITS
in every department..
MEMS DEPARTMENT.

So good All Wool Sack Suits, re-
duced from $40 and $I2 10 only
Sc; sizes run large.
Consolidated Lot of fine All
Wool Summer Suits in Mems and
Young Mems sizes, reduced 20 on
ly $40.
l3 Mems and Young Mems Thin
COATS and VESTS mt only SI.OO.
All cur thin goods i'm Coats, Vests
and Busters reduced TO HALF
former prices.
Gents and Young Mems Light
Weight OvercOats mt low prices.
make il am object for You TO BUY
NOW for Fall Wear.
Consolidated lot of Mems nice
All Wool NORFOLK Jackets in
all sizes, reduced in price from
So, SIS, $3.50 and $40, 10 only SIS
EACH; just the thing for vacation
or Office use.
Also IA big lot of NORFOLK
Coats, from Sc 10 $3.50, all Wool
and elegant bargains.
Decided bargains i'm Mems and
Young Mems ALL WOOL PANTS
at $3.50, $500 and $3.50.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-11
THE PRESS
THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. IL.

We do not read anonymous letters and comnu-
nications. The name and address of the writer
are in all cases Indispensable, not necessarily Tor
publication but as guarantee OF good faith
We cannot undertake TO return or preserve
communications that are not used.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
Statistical Science.


A beginning has lately been made to
supply the need in some Of our higher
institutions Of learning, but the work
needs to be further developed, and pop.
ular interest in it needs to be stimula-
ted. Every year statistics are being
more and more used by statesmen as
guides in legislation, and by p~hllosoph'
ers rs the basis of induction IN social
science. 1t is Of high importance that
their meaning should be correctly I'M
derstood, otherwise there is q danger
that deception and confusion may re.
suit from their employment. The pub
lie is in need of guidance as regards the
acceptance and Interpretation Of sta
tlstics. People continue, as President
Walker complained about a decade ago,
TO take up with pathetic eagerness
everything of a statistical appearance,
and have not yet learned to be sufic
lently critical regarding statements Of
that nature. They have not yet learned
to distinguish the work of statistical
scientists from that of statistical me.
chanics, rs Col. Wright happily terms
the man who constructs tables TO prove
a desired result. The extension of
scientific training in statistics would les
sen very much the sphere of influence
of these empires, and such q result is
devoutly to be wished.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
Dakota's Solid Standing.

BISMARCK, May 31.-When Treasurer
fixed the territorial bonds at
81 per cent interest and placed them on
the market, there were many who
feared that he exhibited too much
faith in Dakota and that the bonds
would not be sold. The bids for $780,
600 Of the bonds were opened at the
capital yesterday and it was found that
the monied centers of the country were
represented by the following bidders /:
Preston &c.,, Of Chicago; Nettler Il Co.,
New York; AIG. Shaw & Co., of Cincin-
natl; s. A. Keen, of Chicago; American
Exchange National bank of Chicago and
John Worthy, of Chicago. Preston &
Co. we're the highest bidders and they
secured the bonds amounting to $G4l,-
600. They not only took the bonds at
a per cent, but paid q premium of
1888. This is the greatest boom Da-
kota has ever received and it is the first
time in the history of the United States
that a territorial bond has sold for less
than 5 per cent. 1t is an item of great
importance to Dakota as it calls to mind
the fact that her financial statement
shows q better standing than that of II
of the states OF any of the other territor-
les. Preston & Co. deposited with
Treasurer Raymond a check for $780,.
600 as forfeit money upon the accep-
lance Of their bid.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04

cratic element. The southern part is
fairly entitled 10 admission already,
while SO much cal probably not be
claimed for a few years for the north
ern half"
"Do you know personally Of settlers
who have been dispossessed by Sparks?'
"Hundreds of them. Sparks holds
that 80 per cent. of the prescriptions
have been fraudulent and he hopes to
dispossess about this per cent. know
that there has been less fraud in Da.
kota than elsewhere in the matter of
settlement of lands. Actual settlers
have located there, and Investigation
has failed to support Sparks in his as.
sumptions. Secretary Lamar does not
wholly agree with Sparks, and as the
latter is in his department, Lamar is
able to afford some protection"
Mr. Mellette is a former Indianiar
and has been visiting old friends in 'sthe
states" He left for the northwest last
l evening
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS.

Notice is hereby given that ordinance Noe Of the
city of Devils Lake, D T., providing for an annual tax
of one dollar on each male dog and two dollars on
each female dog in sud city will be strictly enforced.
Owners of dogs arc hereby notified to pay the amount
of tax required by said ordinance to the city marshal
the marshal has been instructed to kill all dogs not
licensed, after that date.
BY order of the Board of Trustees.
CHAS. s. SMITH, Clerk.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
The Excursion.
Bottineau Free Lance.

The party was composed of the best
social elements, being made up for the
most port Of the business men, lawyers,
newspaper men, bankers, and the solid
heavyweights of the commercial and
financial northwest and their wives. 1t
is needless to remark that they did
themselves credit and that the gather.
ing speedily resolved itself into a mu.
tual admiration society. They admired
country and we admired their good
taste. They brought an excellant brass
band which vas a genuine sensation
and recalled old times to ear long I'm
used to anything of that sort.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
A Kentucky Incident.
Dakota Bell.

"Givc me IL bottle Of linim ent-my
arms are terribly lame" said 81 Kentucky
man as he came into q drug store.
"Been out rowing, Colonel?" asked
the clerk.
No; out with other citizens last night
and hung eight men to trees. Awful
hard work TO pull 'em up-we must gel
a MINDLESS and scaffold.
"Oh, ! see. Only eighty cents, Colon
Give always give twenty per cent of
to members of the Law and Order
League"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
The decreased immigration of farm

The decreased immigration of farm
ers might be accepted without criticism
wee there not also a change in the char
acter of immigrating farmers, and II
change for the worse. The proportion
of farmers coming to the United States
from countries where the lowest grades
of farming are the rule is becoming lar
ger each year, while that coming from
countries which possess agricultural
skill and intelligence is becoming less,
or remains unchanged. In 1873 l4.7
per cent. of the emigrating farmers
came from the United Kingdom ; in
1886 the percentage was about the same
(l4.4) though it had fallen to 8.S per
cent. III 1882, a fall due chiefly to a de-
crease in the movement of farmers from
Ireland. Denmark and France fur.
nished nearly the same percentage in
1886 as in 1873. On the other hand, the
share of Austria Hungary rose from l.2
per cent. in 1873 to 8 per cent. in 1886
of Italy, from less than 1 per cent. in
1873 to 7.3 per cent. in 1886; of Russia,
from s per cent. in 1873 to 2.5 per cent
in 1886 I; and of Sweden from 2.3 pei
cent. in 1878 to z per cent. in 1886
These are all very heavy increases. and
clearly point to al abnormal develop
ment of this class of immigrants in the
most unwholesome lines. The percent
age of farmers coming from Germany
fell from 1876 in 1873 to 800 in 1856
and from Norway from 1915 in the for.
mel year to 90 in the latter. 1t is such
tendencies as these which seem to be
favoring the immigration of a low de-
gree of labor, whether agricultural OF
mechanical, that give occasion to doubts
on the expediency Of allowing unre'
stricted entrance to immigrants, merely
excluding a few who are clearly incap'
able. A certain quality could be re
ceiyed without injury to the interests o
the country, because q small number
could be easily absorbed and assimlla'
ted. But it is an unhealthy sign wher
the number Of such immigrants increas
es from thousands to tens of thousands
in the short period Of thirteen years.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
Direct Responsibility.

"The fight which is carried on agains,
General Sparks in the northwest." says
a prominent Democrat, in the Globe, "is
not against Sparks per Sc. 1t is against
Cleveland. The fact is, moreover, that
it is largely carried on by a certain class
of Democrats"
"The fight against Sparks in the
northwest" says the Mitchell Republi
can 'is made regardless of party, by
men whose sense Of right and justice il
continually outraged by the course Of
that rank demagogue. In rs far as q
president is responsible for his subordin-
ates, to that extent Cleveland shares in
the blame"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
A Hugg1ng Society.
Exchange.

A hugging society has been organized
at Blue Mound, Kansas. The rates es-
tablished are as follows: For a straight
hug, girls under 16 years, 20 cents for
each hug of two minutes /; from 16 to
25 years, rs cents; school marms, 4
cents; another mans wife, 81; widows
20 cents to 81; old maids, 4 cents or two
for a nickle, and no limit as to time.
Ministers not charged and editors to pay
in advertising.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
GOV. MELLETTE.
He Tells the Indanians About
Dakota and Democracy.

AA0 404A0 gAA0 AAN0A40Ao 00OuV
Dakota and Democracy.
Indianapolis News.
Hon. A. G. Mellette, goyernor-elect of
Dakota, was in the city yesterday. He
is a solid man of %resolute appearance,
and he carries around with him some
positive views on tile question of the
admission of Dakota as a state.
At the election hello in 1885 the peo-
pie of the southern half of Dakota elect
ed MI. Mellette governor of the state
organization which had been formed by
a decision of the overwhelming majority
Of the voters The state as organized,
petitioned for admission to the Union
and, as will be remembered, was de-
MED by the house after the federal SEN
ate had voted favorably.
Senator Harrison is the idol of our
people," said Governor Mellette. His
services in behalf of our petitions are 80
valued that we would like to give him
anything he can ask for. We can not
forget either that Senator Voorhees, voted
to admit Dakota"
care you still agitating the matter Of
division of tho territory and the admis.
sion of the lower part of the state?
"Yes, we are preparing to organize
the campaign for the admission next
month. We shall keep our state organ
ration intact until we are hopelessly de-
feated or are admitted to the Union.
What we are insisting on is the division
Of the territory. The national Democ.
racy is trying to force upon us the policy
of admission as one state. Dakota has
about 10000 square miles of territory
which we submit is entirely too much
for n state government to con Dol
Our population is already 100000, Of
which two-thirds are in the southern
part. We are building a thousand
miles of railroad this year and are rap.
idly increasing in population and in
all material resources.
THE curse of country is Commits.
sioner Sparks, of the land department
He is systematically robbing the settlers
of their land by declaring their titles
null and void. He is in full sympathy
with the infamous policy of the presi
dent in closing the Winnebago reserva
ton opened by president Arthur, and ir
refusing to open other Indian reserva-
tons to actual SETTLERS. The whole
purpose of Sparks and the adminstra,
ton is to discourage immigration and Il
drive settlers from the territory. A
the present rate of growth the popula
ton of the territory will become g
great that even the Democratic part,
will feel obliged to grant the territory
state powers, but if settlers can be re
moved and discouraged from coming
into the territory, the party, it is hoped
by Sparks, may be spared this result
The entire objection is based on politica
grounds, rs everybody knows southern
Dakota is, largely Republican. Tn,
northern part has q considerable Demo
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04

Fifty cents is u small doctor bill, but
that IS all it will cost you to cure any
ordinary case of rheumatism if you take
our advise and use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. Everybody that tries it once.
continues to use 1t whenever they are
in need Of remedy for sprains, painful
swellings, lame back, or sore throat. Il
is highly recommended by all who have
tried 1t. Sold by G. Q. Maloney.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in tho world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, C'aapped Hands,
Chllblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Bennett e. Horsman.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04

While Mr.. T.J. Richey OF Altoona, Mo-,
was travelling in Kansas, he was taken
violently i'll with cholera morbus, he
called at a drug store to get some medi.
cine and the druggist recommended
C~hamberlain's Colo, Cholera and Di:
arrh@a Remedy SO highly, he concluded
to try it, the result was immediate re.
lief, and q few doses cured him com.
pletely. 1t is made for bowel complaint
and nothing else. Sold by G.. 0. Maloney
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
Thought the War was Over.
Yreas and Dakofan

Newspapers are debating the question
'was Lee a greater general than Grant,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS newspapers
negatiye-Republican newspapers. The
Chicago Times heads the affirmative
side, the same as it did in the days oil
the war.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
INTER-OCEAN
r
Some Very Interesting Compare
tive Figures.
New York Evening Post.

New York Evening Post.
An examination of the immigration
returns points to a remarkable conclu-
sion contrary to the generally accepted
opinion concerning the attractions of
this country for agricultural popula-
tons. At no time in our history have
opportunities for acquiring land aboun-
ded as in the last twenty years, during
which the pre-emption and homestead
laws have been in full force, and ofthem.
selves constitute a factor of great MON.
ent, while the opening of the west has
been conducted with unwonted energy.
Yet not for fifty years has the percent
age of immigrating farmers been SO
small rs III the ten years 1888, as the
following comparison will show:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
CITY ORDINANCE.
[]ORDINANCE NO. 2O.]

An ordinance providing for tax levied for 1887.
The Board Of Trustees of the city of Devils Lake, D.
T., do ordain RS follows:
Sec. l. That the tax levied for the year 1887 for
general purposes be, and the anne is hereby made four
mills on the dollar Of tho taxable property within the
City of Devils Lake and for interest and sinking fund
two mills on tho dollar Of said property.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall DO in force and effect
from and after it's passage and publication.
Passed May Goth 1887.
r. L. CLEVELAND
President Board of Trustees.
CIAS. S. SMITH. Clark.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04
Drunkenness, Or Liquor Habit, can be Cured b.
administering Dr.. Haines' Golden Specific.

1t can be given in q cup of coffee or tea with.
out the knowledge Of the person taking 1t, ef.
fecting q speedy and permanent cure, whether
the patient Is . moderate drinker or an alec.
holic wreck. Thousands of %drunkards have
been made temperate me who have taken the
Golden SPECIFIC In their coffee without their
knowledge, and to-day believe they quit drink
ing OF their " free will. No harmful effect
results from Its administration. Cures guaran-
teed. Send for circular and full particulars.
Address In confidence GOLDEN SPECIFIC co.
166 Race st., Cincinnati, Ohio,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-06-04

When Baby VA sick, We gave her Castoris,
When she was . Child, she cried for Castoris,
When she became Aiss, she olung to C~astoria,
When she had Children, che gave them Csstoria
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-24
ruv GAZETTE. FORT WORTH TEXAS, SUNDAY, JULY "a

mis- wife killed him. II is also said that
shortly after the disappearance OF her
husband, Mrs. LsCsse took sick man Into
her house to nurse him, that he d!ed
very suddenly, and that his body Is to be
exhumed for examination. Madam
Lacase resides on the northwest corner
~ Thirteenth aud Church streets
and conducts NEST marker there. Sac
has in her employ large French butcher,
with whom, il is alleged, she is unduiy
intimate. Taey qusrreled recently. Inc
man became intoxicated, cad While III
that condition let slip eliminating state
menrs which have led 70 the present IN
vestigation, which is Jei1g watched VITA
edger interest.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-24

NEW YORK, July 2@.-Hsd-ey, L'u.er-
rgck ard Johnson, eouaoel for Ives & Co.,
state that the papers II the Gzrrc-t suit
I'M not be completed until the twenty
6sys sl!oTeG ~ Iaw nave expired. Vice,
y-5siSeas King and general counsel
Cowan called q. the clloe to-day, bu,
nu,airc resulted from the meeting. \
f,,.G j G-r-ct-'s WHO VL5 ~ A. con
nany during most Of the time spc2t oy
Garrett in the city said to-day ina Tvs
/ 60. would be treated by Mr. Garrett
the sane SIS any other contracting parties.
Tbev had made q contract AID tai!ed q
Keen il. Mr.. Garrett, he says, VIII no,
sell mis- stock to them on any terms, and
of TN. n.ymtnts made Mr. Garrett VII
l,ceD nat winch Re has title 10.